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PE51 DLX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,954 mi
Last recorded112,954 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 107,304 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight movement up/down

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner track rod has slight movement NOT track rod end

Offside Rear brake pipe over axle slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,908 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded but still supporting exhaust

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,326 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,323 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,232 miles

Weld broken on rear Exhaust bracket

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine warning light on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,455 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

engine warning light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,202 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,005 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,777 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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PE51 DLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE51 DLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PE51 DLX registered?

PE51 DLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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